Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Camera Features Leak: 16MP Sony With OIS, Side Touch, New Selfie Modes [Rumors]

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been the focus of various rumors lately, but the latest report highlights just one element of the device - its camera experience.

SamMobile has leaked full alleged details about the Note 4's camera, which appears to pack better specs and features than its predecessor to help lure consumers with the impending release of new iPhone models.

According to the report, the device will pack a 16-megapixel Sony IMX240 rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) capable of shooting videos at UHD resolution and 30fps. Sammy has also reportedly given the Note 4 a new, 3.7-megapixel front-facing shooter (the Note 3 packs a 2-megapixel) that can capture images and video in WQHD resolution.

There are also some useful features arriving, including Side Touch, a sensor situated on the bottom right side that users can simply tap to snap a photo. NTDV notes that feature was originally rumored for the Galaxy S5, but didn't make it into the device. Another gesture-based feature (which involves tapping the screen with two fingers and swiping them apart) is also on-board for camera access when the display is turned off.

The Note 4 will reportedly pack four new Camera modes, three of which are dedicated to improving "selfie" shots. The modes are dubbed Wide Selfie, Selfie, Selfie Alarm and Create A GIF File.

The report adds that the rest of the camera features, some effects and the camera app interface will be borrowed from the Galaxy S5.

While these details are rumors for now, SamMobile is a trustworthy source.

The Note 4's alleged specs include a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED 1,440x2,560-pixel display, a 16MP rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), 4GB of RAM and16GB, 32GB, or 64GB store options with microSD card availability for up to 128GB.

Depending on the region you live in, the device will come with one of two CPUs: a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 chip or an octa-core Exynos 5433 with four 1.3GHz Cortex-A53 and four Cortex-A57 cores. CNET notes that the Snapdragon has been rumored for the US, with the Exynos headed to international markets.

The device will also reportedly come with Android 4.4.3 KitKat and 802.11ac with a price tag of $813 or €607.